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Listed by Kevin Geraghty • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.. Buyer represented by Madrona Residential RE.Some photos are virtually staged
SOLD AUG 21, 2026

$980,000

Listed at $975,000

4 bd•2.75 ba•3,168 sq ft

1801 Donovan, Bellingham, WA 98225

• Listed Jul 23, 2026

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Sold price on record

RexMont Market Signal $980,000

Closed sale price · as of August 21, 2026, the day it sold.

Estimate, not an appraisal.

Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service, as distributed by MLS GRID; King County Assessor records.

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Listing Broker: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.; Kevin Geraghty; 360-319-6351; keving@windermere.com

Buyer Broker: Madrona Residential RE

About this home

Vintage charm in this original Fairhaven Victorian home, built in 1907 when Fairhaven was it's own City. The home's original woodwork, moldings & wood floors show the true craftsmanship of the era. Three baths, two with claw-foot bathtubs & tile floors. The location is close to Fairhaven to enjoy shops, breweries, restaurants and is in close proximity to several parks, schools and the Fairhaven Waterfront. A fully-fenced landscaped yard, apple & plum fruit trees plus a pond is a private cottage sanctuary. Large garden outbuilding with power & parking off the alley.Modern updates and amenities include:1990s full restoration: brought electrical, plumbing and installation up to date. Fully permitted, completed by Costello Design.2016 remodel: basement finished-fully permitted, new furnace, sump pump and basement drainage system installed, 2018 updates: solar panels installed to accommodate full house electrical and 1 electric vehicle2025/26 updates: Kitchen roof 2025 and family room roof & chimney 2026,2026 inspection: roof inspected by roofing professional and in good condition Basement bike/storage room with separate outside entrance.Enclosed mudroom on the side of the house/backyard entry.Basement has been earthquake retrofitted, which qualifies the home for earthquake insurance3 vehicle parking on 18th Street, plus approx. 60' RV, boat, or vehicle parking in alley and wired for 1 Electric Vehicle

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1907
Interior
3,168 sq ft
Lot size
0.2 acres
Parking
Driveway, Off Street, RV Parking
Price / sq ft
$309
Heating90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
CoolingNone
Property taxes$7,160/yr (est.)
School districtBellingham

Listed by Kevin Geraghty • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Listing updated: September 21, 2026 at 04:01am

RexMont checked: moments ago

Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2559179

Around this home

Property details

Interior features

  • Bath Off Primary
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Water Heater
  • Fireplace (wood burning)
  • Finished basement

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove(s)/Range(s)

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms total
  • 2 upstairs
  • 2 on the lower level

Bathrooms

  • 2 full bathrooms
  • 1 three-quarter bathroom (shower, no tub)
  • 2.75 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)
  • 1 on the main level

Layout

  • 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
  • 3,168 sq ft finished

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Carpet

Heating & cooling

  • 90%+ High Efficiency heating
  • Forced Air heating
  • None cooling

Schools

Ratings via SchoolDigger

Bellingham School District

Assigned schools for this property per the listing's MLS data. School district boundaries change — verify the exact assigned schools with the district before purchasing.

Single-family home facts

As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS

Lot & site

Lot dimensions
85x100
Topography
Level
Vegetation
Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Lot number
11,12,13
Zoning code
Residential
Zoning jurisdiction
City
Faces
South

Systems

Energy source
Electric,Natural Gas,Solar (Unspecified),Wood
Power production
Electric, Natural Gas, Solar (Unspecified), Wood
Water heater
gas
Power company
Puget Sound Energy
Water company
Bellingham City
Sewer company
Bellingham City
Gas company
Cascade Gas
Garbage service
SSC
Irrigation water rights
No
Cable connected
Xfinity

Green & certifications

Energy generation
Solar

Rooms & extras

Spa
Yes
Bathtubs
2
Showers
1
Fireplaces on main
1

New construction

Square footage source
assessor
Lot size source
assessor
Effective year built source
Public Records

Manufactured home

Land lease
No

Neighborhood mobility

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Market pulse

Bellingham is a balanced market.

Supply and demand are roughly in balance. Neither side has a clear edge.

Buyer's marketSeller's market
  • Offer insight: Homes typically sell with one offer near asking price.

  • List to sale price: The average home sells for about 1% below list price.

  • Time on market: The average home goes pending in around 81 days.

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    Days on market

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Closed sales from MLS GRID / NWMLS within the past 6 months, matched on property type and within 1 mile. Comps approximate.

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Market data from MLS GRID / NWMLS · Updated Oct 2026

Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service, as distributed by MLS GRID.

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